Fairy Lanterns

Disporum smithii, Prosartes smithii Fairy Lanterns is a gorgeous shade-loving perennial that is both delicate and strong in a woodland garden. In spring, its bright white flowers generally bloom in clusters of up to seven blooms dangling from the branch tips. The graceful branching pattern of its stems and leathery leaves are quite architectural, and hold their artful form for most of the growing season. By late summer, the flowers mature into shiny orange fruits, a color as noteworthy as it is uncommon in native gardens.  Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous perennial herbaceous plant Size at maturity: 1-3' tall, 1-2' wide Light requirements: full shade, part sun / part shade Moisture requirements: moist soil Bloom Time: April - June Growth rate/ease: moderate growth rate, easy to grow Wildlife support: attracts bees and other insect pollinators, supports hummingbirds Native habitat/range: common in shady damp thickets, montane conifer and mixed-evergreen forests, a